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Page 2 - ZOOM B2; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions

ZOOM B2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and han...

Page 3 - Contents

ZOOM B2 3 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions ....................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2Usage Precautions ........................................................................ 2 Features ....................................

Page 4 - Features

ZOOM B2 4 Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM B2 (hereafter simply called the " B2 "). The B2 is a multi effect processor with the following features and functions. ● Latest technology for outstanding performance 96 kHz / 24 bit sampling (with 32 bit internal processing) assures excell...

Page 5 - LO EQ; Terms Used in This Manual; Operating the B2 on batteries

ZOOM B2 5 LO EQ ZNR/MIX DRIVE/SYNTH COMP/LIMIT WAH/EFX MOD/SFX HI EQ DELAY REVERB IN OUT Terms Used in This Manual This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the B2 documentation. ■ Effect module As shown in the illustration above, the B2 can bethought of as a combination of...

Page 6 - Controls and Functions / Connections; Module selector; Top Panel; Serves for storing edited patches in memory.

ZOOM B2 6 Controls and Functions / Connections Module selector Top Panel Rear Panel Switches between play mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation. [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches These switches are used for selecting patches, switching effect modules on and off, control...

Page 7 - Parameter knobs 1 - 3; Turns the unit on and off.

Controls and Functions / Connections ZOOM B2 7 Parameter knobs 1 - 3 These knobs allow changing the level of effect parameters or of the overall patch. During rhythm playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume. [TAP] key Allows manual input of time relat...

Page 8 - Selecting a Patch; HINT; Turn power on; ] foot switch calls up the next lower patch, and pressing the [; Bank name Patch number

ZOOM B2 8 Selecting a Patch A 1 HINT Turn power on Set the B2 to play mode Use a shielded cable with mono phone plug to connect the bass guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the B2. When using the B2 with the AC adapter, plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC IN] ...

Page 9 - Adjust tone and volume; NOTE; Parameter knob 2; Directly selecting a bank

Selecting a Patch ZOOM B2 9 Adjust tone and volume To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob controls a specific parameter. When you turn a Parameter knob, the corresponding LED lights up and the display briefly shows the current valu...

Page 10 - Using the Tuner; Switch to bypass or mute; Setting the B2 to the bypass state; switches together briefly and release.; Setting the B2 to the mute state; Play the string to tune; Patch change at bypass/mute

ZOOM B2 10 Using the Tuner A 8 B P M T Switch to bypass or mute Setting the B2 to the bypass state In play mode, press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together briefly and release. Setting the B2 to the mute state In play mode, press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together and hold for at least 1 sec...

Page 11 - Pitch is high; Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner; Turn Parameter knob 1.

Using the Tuner ZOOM B2 11 A 8 4 0 4 2 NOTE Pitch is high Pitch is correct Indication turns faster the more the pitch is off Pitch is low Tune other strings in the same way. The right side of the display shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off. When you turn the B2 off and on aga...

Page 12 - Set the B2 to play mode; Using the Rhythm Function

ZOOM B2 12 Set the B2 to play mode If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLAY", set it to "PLAY". Start the rhythm function Select a rhythm pattern To start the rhythm function, press the RHYTHM [ R / P ] key. To continuously switch rhythm patterns, turn Parameter k...

Page 13 - Dot is shown; Adjust the rhythm volume; To adjust the rhythm volume, turn Parameter knob 3.; Adjust the tempo; The B2 returns to the previous condition.

Using the Rhythm Function ZOOM B2 13 2 5 2 0 4 0 Dot is shown Tempo = 120 BPM Tempo =240 BPM Dots are shown Adjust the rhythm volume To adjust the rhythm volume, turn Parameter knob 3. Adjust the tempo To continuously change the rhythm tempo, turn Parameter knob 2. To manually specify the rhythm tem...

Page 14 - Editing a Patch; Select the effect module; Effect type

ZOOM B2 14 Editing a Patch The patches of the B2 can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing thecurrently selected patch to create your own sound. A G O F Select the effect module Turn the Module selector to select the effect module to edit. The following settings are...

Page 15 - S B; Terminate the edit mode

Editing a Patch ZOOM B2 15 S B 5 5 Terminate the edit mode To terminate the edit mode and return to the play mode, set the Module selector to the "PLAY" position. Select the effect type To switch the effect type of the selected module, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. Change the parameter value To...

Page 16 - Storing/Copying Patches

ZOOM B2 16 Storing/Copying Patches An edited patch can be stored in a bank of the user area (A – d). It is also possible to store an existing patchin another location to create a copy. A 0 D 0 In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE] key The bank and patch number are shown on the display as a fl...

Page 17 - To cancel the store process

Storing/Copying Patches ZOOM B2 17 D 4 D 4 To cancel the store process To cancel the store process, operate the Module selector before pressing the [STORE] key again ( ). Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy process is completed, the B2 returns to the previous mode, with the target pa...

Page 18 - Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal

ZOOM B2 18 Foot switch pressed Pressed again Original sound Delay sound Hold Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal The B2 is equipped with a [CONTROL IN] jack designed for connection of an optional foot switch orexpression pedal. This section explains how to use these accessories. Using the foot sw...

Page 19 - Using the expression pedal

Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal ZOOM B2 19 HINT • For information on effect parameters supporting the tap function, see pages 23 – 29. • To use the hold function, an effect type that supports the hold function must be selected in thepatch. For details, see pages 23 – 29. • While the delay mod...

Page 20 - Restoring Factory Defaults; A L

ZOOM B2 20 Restoring Factory Defaults In the factory default condition, the patches of the user area (A0 – d9) contain the same settings as thepatches of the preset area (00 – 39). Even after overwriting the user patches, their original content can berestored in a single operation ("All Initiali...

Page 21 - Linking Effects

ZOOM B2 21 AUTO WAH AUTO RESONANCE FILTER OCTAVE TREMOLO PHASER RING MODULATOR DEFRET PEDAL WAH COMPRESSOR LIMITER AMPEG SUPER BASS SWR ACOUSTIC BASSMAN HARTKE TRACE ELLIOT TUBE PRE SANSAMP TS9 ODB-3 MXR BASS D.I+ FUZZ FACE STDSYN SYNTLK MONO SYN HALL ROOM SPRING DELAY PINGPONG- DELAY ECHO HI EQ HI ...

Page 22 - Effect Types and Parameters; TAP; How to read the parameter table

ZOOM B2 22 Effect Types and Parameters DELAY DELAY module This is a delay module which allows long delay times and use of the hold function. dL DELAY This is a delay with a maximum setting of 5000 ms. Pd PINGPONG DELAY This is a ping-pong type delay where the delay sound alternates between left and ...

Page 27 - HI EQ

Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 27 HI EQ HI EQ module This is an equalizer for the high frequency range. You can select either a 3-band equalizer or parametric equalizer. HE HI EQ (High EQ) This is a 3-band equalizer that adjusts the frequency range above 1 kHz. 1kHz ±12 3kHz ±12 6kHz ±12 1 kHz,...

Page 30 - CONTROL

Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 30 "UP" Maximum value Minimum value Maximum value Maximum value Value set in patch Value set in patch Minimum value Minimum value "DOWN" "HIGH" "LOW" RTM (Real Time Modulation): The effect parameter can be changed with the expressio...

Page 31 - Specifications; Troubleshooting

ZOOM B2 31 Specifications Effect types 47 Effect modules Max. 9 simultaneous modules Patches User area: 10 patches x 4 banks Preset area: 10 patches x 4 banks Sampling frequency 96 kHz A/D converter 24 bit, 64 times oversampling D/A converter 24 bit, 128 times oversampling Signal processing 32 bit F...

Page 33 - B 2 Patch List

Category No. Patch name Description Main effect DEMO A0 ROCK Based on the ultimate rock bass amp, the AMPEG SVT, this sound is great both for bare finger playing and whenusing a pick. AMPEG A1 Heavy Comp Simulates the sound of a HARTKE HA3500 with 4.5XL that became the Will Lee trademark. COMP &...